By RAUL GARCIA JR. | CLOSE COMBAT MAGAZINE
Close Combat Magazine caught up with Matsumura USA’s karate student, Anthony Garcia, and here is what she had to say about his martial arts experience.
Q: What is your full name?
A: Anthony Garcia
Q: What karate school do you attend?
A: Matsumura USA, Laredo, Texas
What karate style do you practice?
A: Japanese Style
Q: What belt rank are you currently?
A: Purple
Q: How old are you?
A: 9
Q: What martial arts associations are you affiliated with?
A:International Society of Martial Arts
Q: How did you get into Karate, and what can you remember from your first time training?
A: My best friend asked me to join with him and from my first training session with Sensei Samantha, I fell in love with the sport.
Q: Who have you been training with lately and what’s have you been working on?
A: I train every day with my Sensei. We work on kicks, Katas, and fighting.
Q: What have you been doing to get a better edge when it comes to fighting?
A: Working hard every day and giving it my 100% always.
Q: What’s your all time favorite Karate movie and why?
A: Karate Kid because it taught me no matter what DON’T GIVE UP!
Q: What do you enjoy most about practicing karate, or you martial arts style?
A: I enjoy the thrill of the fight.
Q: Growing up who was your favorite martial arts movie star?
Mr. Miyagi
Q: Tell us about your karate master and school?
A: My Sensei is the best. She has patience and teaches us to be the best.
Q: Do you have a preferred weapon of choice?
A: Bo
Q: What do you like most about karate?
A: Kicking high and fighting
Q: Do you have a signature karate move?
A: Mae Geri
Q: How often do you work on your karate training?
A: Every day that I do not train for other sports like football and basketball.
Q: How long have you been doing karate training?
A: Almost 2 years
Q: Who’s your favorite Ninja Turtle?
Donatello
Q: Did you ever stop your karate training, and why?
A: No I never stop
Q: Tell us about your success in karate tournaments?
A: Today’s Karate Tournament is my first in person tournament and I’m taking home 2 1st Place Trophies.
Q: What are your social network handles?
A: Eri Gee
Q: What is your goal in martial arts?
A: To become a black belt
Q: What else do you enjoy doing other than karate?
A: Football, basketball and running
Q: What is your favorite TV Show?
A: Naruto
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Pizza
Q: What is your favorite song?
A: Fearless